Selection Criteria

SCI. Demonstrated high level understanding of initiatives in student wellbeing and the capacity to implement these in a school setting.

SC2. Ability to lead and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team to support student with various academic, behavioural and wellbeing needs.

SC3. Demonstrated ability to provide assessment and intervention for students with various wellbeing needs.

SC4. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff and contribute to the management of the school.

SC5. Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of others through professional learning activities.

Selection Criteria

SCI. Demonstrated high level understanding of initiatives in student wellbeing and the capacity to implement these in a school setting.

SC2. Ability to lead and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team to support student with various academic, behavioural and wellbeing needs.

SC3. Demonstrated ability to provide assessment and intervention for students with various wellbeing needs.

SC4. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff and contribute to the management of the school.

SC5. Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of others through professional learning activities.

Role

Provide individual and small-group evidence-informed counselling to support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Conduct risk assessments, implement safety plans,



and deliver psychological first aid following critical incidents.

Run targeted programs focusing on emotional self-regulation, resilience, conflict resolution, and social skills.

Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement trauma-informed strategies, positive behaviour adjustments, and proactive classroom management.

Contribute directly to the creation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and participate in Student Support Group (SSG) meetings.

Implement school-wide initiatives aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model to promote school connectedness and reduce absenteeism.

Responsibilities

- In consultation with the Student Wellbeing Team, contribute to development, implementation and evaluation of student support processes, policies and structures across the school.
- Implement programs which develop students' social, leadership and problem solving skills, including peer support, peer mediation, supportive friends.
- Substantial knowledge of student risk management, psychological, crisis intervention techniques, strategies.
- Complete risk assessments, safety plans and support plans for students in line with industry best practice.
- Provide professional development & training programs for risk management, safety plans and crisis intervention for teachers,



teacher assistants & families and carers.
- Develop and implement intervention programs to support the school curriculum and the needs of identified groups of students.
- Monitor the social, emotional and learning progress of students and, in consultation with teachers and parents, implement appropriate intervention programs.
- Provide or facilitate the provision of counselling and guidance to students who may be self-referred or referred by a teacher or parent.
- Establish and maintain effective networks with external service providers, and assist coordinators, students & families to access those services.
- Develop and implement processes which ensure effective communication of relevant information to staff and parents.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records on relevant students, and contribute appropriate information to the student learning database.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes versatile work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to prov

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